For any of you who have missed the Dogs because they weren't where they thought they would be, when they thought they'd be...our sincerest apologies.

Yes the road can be a brutal thing, they are doing their best to keep up with the schedule, please keep checking the GPS for up to date information as well as their Myspace. I will post ASAP any changed to their schedule there. Since they are filming for a DVD/Documentary they really don't want to miss any sites along the way. This is a 'reality' show - so whatever happens they are taking it in stride. They seem to have settled into a comfortable 'place' after a couple days of getting used to the camping experience. To quote Mike when they hit a little flood on the way to a KOA outside of Springfield, IL "Hotels are the Interstate, camping is Route 66." Great attitude!

To answer some questions:

Mike is driving! (Thank God for Dramamine!)

Yes, they are occasionally driving in circles (you all missed the best day of circles in Bloomington/Normal when the GPS was down.)

Regarding the GPS - sorry for that, we thought it was working, found out it wasn't, charged it again, thought it was working. The card had come loose in the back - must have been Mikes driving. Ok, I'll take responsibility for it!

We're bringing some food with enough to share. Is this going to be a thing where snacks are set out for constant grazing (grazing is so Hollywood right now)... or is there going to be an attempt at having a common meal of love?

We've got tables, sodas and ice, cups and plates. Beyond that we will be at everyones mercy. If you have the inclination, grab a bag of potato chips. Any Vegans out there? We could use a little of that as well.

__________________"I believe in music the way some people believe in fairy tales." From the movie August Rush

Originally posted by vlricha
Well, how was it
- for those of us who could not be there. Do you think the DVD/CD will be ready by Christmas? Hope all is well with everyone. God bless

The Santa Monica Beach party was great, but I wish I had been able to meet more people.

Thanks goes out to all the folks who brought out the goodies. Somebody made up rice krispie snacks that read "THE LOST DOGS"! That was a hit.

As we drove in from L.A. we could see the fog bank ahead and knew we were in for a shrouded evening. No singing into the sunset this time around, but lighting was perfect for filiming. The fog didn't deter the guys, and they were able to set up for a full blown concert on the beach and played about 1-3/4 hrs before the generator ran out of fuel.

The CD probably will not be done and DVD definitely will not be done by Christmas. This project is not going to be "fans only" but we anticipate marketing to general audiences. The Dogs were a hit wherever they went and they made a lot of new fans along the way.

We will keep you updated as time goes by. You should make sure you're signed up for The Lost Dogs' announcement list and The Lost Dogs myspace blog for up to the minute news.

The Lost Dogs are back from their trek down Route 66, "The Glory Road." From what I hear it was probably the most rewarding experience on the road, ever. I met up with them in the Mojave Desert and found them profoundly changed. I sense new vision, purpose and camaraderie. They are truly brothers, after sharing the road in a cramped RV for days on end. Each was melancholy at the end of the road, wishing to relive the entire trip again.

Jimmy Abegg was the perfect choice to bring along as photographer, videographer, road manager, and all things in-between. He did an excellent job documenting each and every moment, capturing the spirit of the road in still photos and film. Those of you who received postcards along the road can attest to his talent. Tom Gulotta joined the Dogs in New Mexico and added his own level of expertise.

Jimmy and Tom will be editing the hours and hours of footage for the upcoming DVD. The end result will be a DVD that will be charming, whimsical, comedic, poignant, educational, and above all else, fun and entertaining.

Please be patient while the guys finish writing songs for the CD. We don't have a completion date yet, but you will be the first to know. I am certain it will not be done by Christmas. The DVD is an even bigger project and we’re going to take our time to make it more than simply a "fans only" release.

Route 66 T-shirts will be available at http://thelostdogs.com in the immediate future. We need to have more printed and shipped to the store. Children’s sizes will also be available! We will also be offering sets of postcards (set of 8 -- one postcard representing each state) for sale on the website.

We are getting ready to put the Waterstone guitars (used on the tour) and other memorabilia up for auction on Ebay.

Lastly, we are keeping the donation options open until further notice. We are in dire need of funding to cover CD and DVD productions costs.

We want to thank all of you who have been extremely generous in your donations. This project became a reality because of you!

We will keep you updated as time goes by. You should make sure you're signed up on The Lost Dogs myspace blog for up to the minute news.

The Lost Dogs are entering the studio in February to continue work on the upcoming Route 66 album and DVD. Some of you have asked if we are still accepting donations and the answer is "yes!" All donations will go toward production costs. Because of your already generous donations all our bills are paid and we're in the black, but we still need at least $5,000 to keep this project afloat.

More Route 66 t-shirts will be available shortly in the webstore as well as some Lost Dogs "logo" t-shirts.

Also, we will soon be offering sets of Route 66 postcards of The Lost Dogs in action (set of 8 -- one postcard representing each state) and we are getting ready to put the Waterstone guitars (used on the tour) and other memorabilia up for auction on Ebay.

Lastly, we will keep the donation options open until further notice, since we are in dire need of funding to cover CD and DVD productions costs.

Yay!!! I can't wait. Do you have, by any chance, some t-shirts that are for babies up to a year? I just became a grandma on December 24 of last year and want to get a Lost Dogs t-shirt for the little pup
Will be anxiously awaiting more info on what the guys are doing. Thanks

Originally posted by vlricha
Yay!!! I can't wait. Do you have, by any chance, some t-shirts that are for babies up to a year? I just became a grandma on December 24 of last year and want to get a Lost Dogs t-shirt for the little pup
Will be anxiously awaiting more info on what the guys are doing. Thanks

First of all, congrats on your new grandchild! Regarding the t-shirts, there are some children's sizes, but no infant sizes. Sorry.